Subtract 27/35 from 20/6, Solve 3 2/6

Subtract 27/35 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 27/35

20/6 - 27/35 is 269/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 162/210 = 700 - 162/210 = 538/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/105
In mixed form: 259/105

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